Transport, Packaging And Storage - WIKA 821 Mode D'emploi

4. Transport, packaging and storage

4. Transport, packaging and storage
4.1 Transport
Check the instrument for any damage that may have been caused by transport.
Obvious damage must be reported immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage through improper transport
With improper transport, a high level of damage to property can
occur.
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When unloading packed goods upon delivery as well as during
internal transport, proceed carefully and observe the symbols on
the packaging.
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With internal transport, observe the instructions in chapter 4.2
"Packaging and storage".
4.2 Packaging and storage
Do not remove packaging until just before mounting.
Keep the packaging as it will provide optimum protection during transport (e.g.
change in installation site, sending for repair).
4.3 Storage
Permissible conditions at the place of storage
Storage temperature: -20 ... +70 °C
Humidity: ≤ 80 % relative humidity (no condensation)
Avoid exposure to the following factors:
Direct sunlight or proximity to hot objects
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Mechanical vibration, mechanical shock (putting it down hard)
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Soot, vapour, dust and corrosive gases
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Hazardous environments, flammable atmospheres
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WARNING!
Before storing the instrument, any residual media must be removed.
This is of particular importance if the medium is hazardous to health,
e.g. caustic, toxic, carcinogenic, radioactive, etc.
Operating instructions pressure gauges with switch contact models 821, 851 or 830 E
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